Port Brownsville Half-Day Boat Tour: Dolphin-Spotting and Shrimping Industry Insights
4.7
103 Ratings
South Padre Island
Embark on a thrilling half-day boat tour from Port Brownsville and spot dolphins while learning about the shrimping industry. Discover the history of the area, witness decommissioned vessels being dismantled, and see the bustling Port where international shipping takes place.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- South Padre Island - LAGUNA MADRE BAY is located between the South Texas coast and Padre Island from Corpus Christi south to South Padre Island, TX. One of the Earth’s 6 hypersaline lagoons, where the salinity is above sea water. It has one of the most unspoiled and protected Eco systems in Texas and the U.S.
What's Included
- Bring your own cooler with drinks and snacks
- Enjoy coffee, donuts, and a small shrimp cocktail
Additional Information
Embark on a guided 4-hour excursion via boat at the Brownsville Harbor, commencing from South Padre Island and voyage across the Laguna Madre Bay, leading down the Brownsville Shipping Channel. En route, you’ll have the opportunity to observe native marine life, such as the Atlantic bottle-nose dolphins, and various migratory birds. Discover the Southern Texas shrimp industry, and savor some locally caught shrimp. Discover the region’s rich history, witness retired ships being disassembled, oil rigs under construction or repair, and the bustling Port where global shipping vessels carry out commodity transaction. On the way back, you’ll have a distant view of SpaceX’s launch site. Our experienced Captain and Crew work to make this a delightful and informative tour. Welcome on board!
- Upon arrival please request wheelchair assistance. Crew will be glad to assist in boarding the boat.
- You are welcome to bring a cooler with your own food and drinks. Please no glass containers.
Location
33256 State Park Rd 100
State Park Road 100
We are located approximately 3/4 mile south of the Queen Isabella Causeway in the Sea Ranch Marina. Turn right into the Sea Ranch Marina and yield right of the Sea Ranch Restaurant. We are behind the restaurant. Look for the Texas Flags. Your boat is the Murphy's Law
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(103 Ratings)
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L541djvickib
Apr 4, 2024
Education and FUN - all in one! - Murphys boat tours are the best!!! Went to Port if Brownsville this morning. Weather was PERFECT!! Boat ride was informative and entertaining. Esson and Angie served us coffee and donuts; then later some delicious shrimp. HIGHLY recommend if you’re near SPI!!!
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N479ndpatriciah
Apr 4, 2024
Highly recommend Isla Tour. Angie and Essen made our trip. - This trip never fails to give the best tour of Brownsville Port.
Angie and Essen were such good host for us. They brought everything to us. The shrimp was amazing. The Captain is so knowledgeable about everything on the trip back and forth.
Music and dancing. You just can’t beat this trip.
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940shayd
Apr 4, 2024
Thanks! - Angie and Essan were great! Captain Murphy was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the island. Great views as well.
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Karensx1297vw
Mar 27, 2024
Great Educational and Dolphin Experience - Angie, Essan, and Captain Patrick are all you could ask for as a tour guide. Would highly recommend them to explain all about the ships to Brownsville and you will see dolphins. Great food. All for one price.
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Lorisw3162em
Mar 27, 2024
Outstanding! - Angie,, Essay and Captain Patrick were outstanding!!! They could not have been more friendly!! They were so informative and each of them happy to answer questions. We had so much fun and learned so many interesting facts. I can't forget the donuts and shrimp~yummy!!
I highly recommend this tour and crew!!
Thank you thank you!!
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S8391mlmichaelk
Mar 27, 2024
The Best - The very best Captian Murphys, and Captian Patrick and crew, Angie and Ethan are super great. I would recommend Isla tours Captian Murphys all the time.
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Sandy_h
Mar 24, 2024
Great day on the water! - Great, fun experience! Noah, Jamie and the other young man were wonderful, and the captain was very informative!
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Snowshoer811
Mar 23, 2024
Perfect day on the water - Perfect day on the water. Saw more than we expected including bird island, Long Island Village and the swing bridge, and the liquified natural gas huge construction site. The captain knew a lot of history including that of two bridge disasters. The Port was interesting. Much more industrial than I expected. Saw many types of ships I’ve never seen in other ports. Donuts and shrimp served on board was a nice touch. Might be a little boring for young kids but we found it quite interesting.
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Elizabeth_r
Mar 23, 2024
Beautiful day on a nice boat! - Captain Patrick was fun and personable! His crew Angie, Ethan and Jonah were wonderful! They served us coffee and donuts! Then fresh gulf shrimp! It was a beautiful day on the water! Dolphins followed the boat in the wake! Which was a nice bonus to our trip!
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Siobahn
Mar 30, 2024
Okay tour - Okay tour. Could have lived without the captain's barking and borderline racist "ay yay ai" after every comment about Mexicans. It was a nice half day on the water. Would have liked more facts about the ships being dismantled and shipping in general. Did see the remains of the Kittyhawk and a fair amount of dolphins.
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